High School Musical officially graduated at the top of its class. The surprise monster hit soundtrack accompaniment to the Disney Channel’s tween song-and-dance fest, finished as 2006’s chart valedictorian, selling more than 3.7 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures released Thursday. In the SoundScan era, the only other soundtracks to finish atop the yearend chart were The Bodyguard in 1993 and Titanic in 1998. Remarkably, High School Musical debuted on the charts way down at number 143 in January 2006. The disc increased its position each week, eventually hitting the top spot on two nonconsecutive weeks in March. It… Read more »
Knox chats about what lead to him becoming a singer/songwriter and the role High School Musical played in it. Plus… with movie theater numbers going down, we’ve got ideas of what they could start doing to bring people back!
Nashville-based indie pop artist, Knox exploded onto the scene in late 2022 with his song “Sneakers“. An instant viral hit, the track gained over 2 million views overnight on TikTok before amassing nearly 30 million streams to date. It was an impressive introduction to say the least, but no one can accuse him of being a one-hit-wonder. He inked a deal with Barbershop Records and Atlantic Records after demanding their attention with his obviously captivating songwriting abilities. Knox quickly followed up his massive first single with a string of popular follow-ups, including “I Don’t Wanna Know,” “Love Letter,” and “Dumpster… Read more »
If you’re looking to get nostalgic, here are 5 Disney Channel songs that we think could have been scene hits if they were pop-punk.
In the midst of their skyrocketing success, 2023 has undeniably become the year of Daisy Grenade. Following the release of their debut video for “Got It Bad” earlier this year, consequently, the band has been making waves since the release. The industry took notice, leading to their signing with the prestigious Public Consumption and DCD2 Records, solidifying their status as rising stars. Building upon their early achievements, Daisy Grenade recently unveiled their highly anticipated Cult Classic EP, which featured their latest offerings “Got It Bad” and “Riot.” The EP showcased their versatility and evolution as artists, featuring a diverse range… Read more »
The latest Geek Girl Riot dives into all things Julie and the Phantoms + I’m Thinking of Ending Things, before throwing it back to some segments on podcast love + friendship love.
This week: Madagascar: A Little Wild, Woke, L.A.’s Finest, Get Organized With The Home Edit, Julie And The Phantoms, The Duchess, Lovecraft Country
This week Geek Girl Riot takes on Disney+, Martin Scorsese vs. Marvel, and how to deal with the culture of pointing fingers.
This week on Geek Girl Riot we’re saying WHAT? We share what’s on their minds, what they’re loving, and what’s got them saying W-T-F.
Listen Up! This time it’s actress Mollee Gray from the new Lifetime movie ‘A Night to Regret’. She chats about her new movie and her time on Disney’s ‘ Teen Beach Movie’ and ‘High School Musical’. Also Brett almost got in a fight and he’ll tell you about it… enjoy!
